Daily editionThursday, October 15th, 2026

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The Daily Kennewick Team

Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.

Government

Washington’s Dept. of Social and Health Services may cut funding for disability supports for about 2,655 clients — a change that could affect local residents who rely on these services for everyday help.
The new budget plan will adjust eligibility so only those with the highest needs keep receiving support.
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Kennewick residents are invited to join the statewide Great ShakeOut drill today at 10:15 a.m. to practice safety steps (drop, cover, hold on) as officials warn that even eastern Washington could face indirect impacts from a major Cascadia Subduction Zone quake.
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Washington’s Dept. of Social and Health Services may cut funding for disability supports for about 2,655 clients — a change that could affect local residents who rely on these services for everyday help.